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How to travel from Calais to Brussels

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Compare bus and train for Calais to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 108 miles (175 km)

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€45

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€32

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2h 23m

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1h 53m

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3h 2m

Average total duration

2h 32m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Calais to Brussels

How to get from Calais to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Calais to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus
02:00AM10h50
Calais
12:50PMBrussels
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus
02:00AM10h50
Calais
12:50PMBrussels
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BlaBlaCar Bus
02:00AM10h50
Calais
12:50PMBrussels
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Calais to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Calais to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Calais and Brussels including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Calais to Brussels is a train with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Brussels:

A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to Brussels costing on average $38 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Calais to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 50m.

The distance from Calais to Brussels is approximately 108 miles (175 km).
The average frequency per day from Calais to Brussels is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Calais to Brussels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Calais - Fréthun and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Calais, Port - P&O Ferry and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Calais to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER, TGV, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Calais to Brussels:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Calais to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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